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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,878 cc

S788 JTHMOT history

S788 JTH is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 14 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,887 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
84,887 km
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,854 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S788 JTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,878 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S788 JTH was last recorded at 84,887 km on 16 Apr 2026, 1,984 km more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,903 km · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,984 km
Average per year
3,854 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,887 km
  • 2025 – 82,903 km
  • 2024 – 77,153 km
  • 2023 – 74,273 km
  • 2016 – 39,789 km
  • 2015 – 38,220 km
  • 2009 – 18,990 km
  • 2008 – 15,588 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,887 km
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,887 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    84,887 km
    Test number
    896380478021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass82,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,905 miles
    Test number
    993786061063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail82,903 km (+5,750)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,903 km
    Test number
    257424597777
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass77,153 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    77,153 km
    Test number
    657613946272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Fail77,153 km (+2,880)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,153 km
    Test number
    790799736410
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle @37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Pass74,273 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,273 km
    Test number
    822108034734
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass73,436 miles (+917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,436 miles
    Test number
    108204490206
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass72,519 miles (+10,198)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,519 miles
    Test number
    904725537918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,321 miles (+8,157)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,321 miles
    Test number
    280162770177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,164 miles (+7,634)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,164 miles
    Test number
    556287078460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,530 miles
    Test number
    769857215194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,530 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,530 miles
    Test number
    995777527266
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  13. Pass39,789 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,789 km
    Test number
    576401110173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,789 km (+1,569)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,789 km
    Test number
    386290238861
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass38,220 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,220 km
    Test number
    343641098068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
  16. Pass34,645 miles (+1,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,645 miles
    Test number
    366743414143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  17. Pass32,688 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,688 miles
    Test number
    828969823115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,262 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,262 miles
    Test number
    185606282059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,587 miles (+3,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,587 miles
    Test number
    609761991068
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  20. Fail23,777 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,777 miles
    Test number
    610551110190
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteMaginal pass on handbrake effort at 16%
    • NoteVehicle presented with temporary deflectors fitted to euro headlamps
  21. Pass23,777 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,777 miles
    Test number
    983651710149
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteMaginal pass on handbrake effort at 16%
    • NoteVehicle presented with temporary deflectors fitted to euro headlamps
  22. Pass18,990 km (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    18,990 km
    Test number
    974951019180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,588 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,588 km
    Test number
    312694418163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,717 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    13,717 miles
    Test number
    563616617151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    11,061 miles
    Test number
    231622986463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S788 JTH

Does S788 JTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S788 JTH is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S788 JTH?
The MOT on S788 JTH is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S788 JTH done?
S788 JTH was recorded at 84,887 km at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 3,854 km a year.
Has S788 JTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S788 JTH has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S788 JTH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S788 JTH find?
S788 JTH passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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